Colts' 2018 training camp preview: LB Matthew Adams

The Indianapolis Colts are over one month away from reporting for training camp at the end of July, which gives us some time to dive into the roster and preview the players, starting with linebacker Matthew Adams.

The final selection for the Colts in 2018 NFL Draft at No. 221 overall in the seventh round, Adams finds himself battling for a roster spot in the middle of a crowded linebacker corps that has yet to take shape.

With the Colts switching to a 4-3 defense, the Colts will see some major changes to the linebacker corps and the emphasis for speed and athleticism hasn’t been this high in recent seasons.

During his 2017 season at Houston, Adams recorded 88 total tackles (54 solo), 6.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and two passes defended.

Bottom Line: It isn’t at all clear if Adams is in the running for a role on the defense and could find himself on the roster bubble once training camp starts. It remains to be seen what happens before the roster cutdowns but Adams faces some stiff competition in a crowded and unproven linebacker room.

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